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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.98, 291.63 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.98, 291.63 and 162.08 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.98 : 291.63 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.98/291.63 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.98x = 291.63 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.98x = 47,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,267.39/210.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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